General Hospital spoilers for Thursday, August 7, tease a drama-packed day in Port Charles, with heated confrontations, risky schemes, and emotional fallout that could shake up multiple storylines. Drew takes a stand against Sidwell, Emma and Gio’s plan stirs concern, and Sonny finally hears something that lifts his spirits.
Emma’s growing interest in Professor Dalton puts her in the spotlight again. Anna warns Felicia that Emma is planning to take action against Dalton, and she’s clearly worried about how far the young woman is willing to go. Emma isn’t operating alone, though—Gio is in on her scheme to break into the lab. Anna may lean on her own resources to either derail the plan or quietly monitor it from a distance. Meanwhile, Trina urges Emma to think twice about her role as Dalton’s research assistant. Josslyn’s harsh opinion of Dalton still lingers, but Emma can’t help feeling drawn to Gio, especially after seeing his loyalty in the middle of all this trouble.
Elsewhere, Drew puts Sidwell on edge during a tense conversation at the Metro Court. He makes it clear that he won’t stick around in a partnership that doesn’t work for him, but Sidwell quickly calls him out, asking if he’s making a threat. At the same time, Jordan updates Laura on what she’s learned about Sidwell, hinting at a possible tie to Sonny. Laura doesn’t want Jordan pulled into dangerous waters, but Jordan may move forward on her own, putting herself directly in the middle of the looming Sidwell–Sonny conflict.
Kristina faces some uncomfortable questions when Alexis presses her about interfering in Molly’s relationship with Cody. Kristina may try to put on a brave face, but she can’t shake the guilt of possibly ruining her sister’s chance at happiness. Meanwhile, Sonny finally gets a moment of relief when Brook Lynn shares good news—Deception’s messy money-laundering and investment troubles are being put behind them. For Sonny, it’s a rare piece of positivity after nonstop stress.
Elsewhere, Ava decides to test Ric’s loyalty. With Ric growing closer to Elizabeth, his feelings could complicate everything, especially now that Ava has turned to Alexis to shut down their blackmail arrangement. Trouble seems inevitable for Ric and Ava as their dynamic continues to spiral.